Bottle of dextrose saline solution, which failed to be effectively sterilised and became contaminated with bacteria, causing the death of five patients in what became known as the ‘Devonport Incident’, made by Evans Medical Ltd., Liverpool, 1971. Bottle of dextrose saline solution 1971
Bottle of dextrose saline solution, which was effectively sterilised but part of the same batch of bottles which became contaminated with bacteria, causing the death of five patients in what became known as the ‘Devonport Incident’, made by Evans Medical Ltd., Liverpool, 1971. Bottle of dextrose saline solution, which was sterilised, but later contaminated 1971
Glass phial with plastic stopper half-full of powdered yohimbine hydrochloride. English, 1949-1960 Phial containing powdered yohimbine hydrochloride
Glass phial with plastic stopper half-full of powdered yohimbine hydrochloride. English, 1949-1960 Phial containing powdered yohimbine hydrochloride
Box containing 10 glass ampoules of Carbachol Injection (a cholinergic agonist often used during opthalmic surgery), expired October 1974. English, 1970-1974. Glass ampoules of Carbachol Injection
2 boxes each containing a bottle of Purgoids laxative tablets, by Evans Medical Ltd., Speke. 1950-1970 2 boxes each containing a bottle of Purgoids laxative tablets 1950-1970
Blue glass bottle, cylindrical body, concave base, cylindrical neck, ground stopper, labelled, contents missing, by Evans Medical Supplies Ltd., Liverpool Blue glass bottle
Carton of hamamelis suppositories, by Evans Medical Supplies Ltd., English, 1951 Carton of hamamelis suppositories 1951
2 litre glass bottle half-full of Camphorated Tincture of Opium B.P. 290 mm x 100 mm diameter, 1995 g. Produced by Evans Medical, English, 1940-1970. Bottle of Camphorated Tincture of Opium 1940-1970
1x500 bottle of Phenolphthalein compound tablets B.P. 1963, by Evans, 1963-1980 1x500 bottle of Phenolphthalein compound tablets B.P. 1963 1963-1980
1x1 gross bottle of Colocynth compound pills B.P.C., by Evans, 1940-1970 Bottle of Colocynth compound pills B.P.C 1940-1970
1x2oz bottle of Oleum Graminis Citrati BPC (Lemon grass oil), by Evans Medical, 1948 Bottle of Oleum Graminis Citrati BPC 1948
Bottle of zinc hydroxide lotion, by Evans Medical Supplies Ltd., English Bottle of zinc hydroxide lotion
1x1000 container of Calcium Lactate tablets BP. BNF., by Evans Medical, expires 1984 Calcium Lactate tablets BP. BNF. 1976-1982
Blue glass with plastic cap, contains sodium phenolsulphate(?) powder made by Evans Medical Supplies Ltd. of Liverpool or London, 1950-1970 Blue glass with plastic cap 1950-1970
1 x 1000 container of Thyroxine tablets BP100 micrograms by Evans Medical Limited, expires 1988. 1 x 1000 container of Thyroxine tablets BP100 micrograms by Evans Medical Limited 1980-1986
One 500ml glass bottle (approx. 300ml remaining) with cork stopper of camphorated syrup of opium. 260 mm x 75 mm diameter, 791 g. By Evans Medical Supplies Ltd., English, 1940-1970. 500ml glass bottle with cork stopper, of camphorated syrup of opium. 260 mm x 75 mm diameter 1940-1970
1x500g container of Benzoic Acid ointment BPC, by Evans Medical, expires 1984 1x500g container of Benzoic Acid ointment BPC 1976-1982
1x500ml bottle of liquid Hepatis Extract B.P. (liver extract), by Evans, 1930-1960 1x500ml bottle of liquid Hepatis Extract B.P. (liver extract) 1930-1960
Bottle of "Hepatex" liver extract, in original carton, by Evans Medical Supplies, English, 1955-1970 Bottle of "Hepatex" liver extract 1955-1970
Cardboard box, unopened, enclosing five ampoules of Evans Diamorphine Hydrochloride BP 10 mg for injection. The contents of the ampoules are to be mixed with water for injection to create 10 mg powder in 1 ml liquid. Diamorphine hydrochloride is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly to relieve severe pain in the terminal stages of cancer and other fatal illnesses. The box is still sealed. Cardboard box 1960-1985
Cardboard box, unopened, enclosing five ampoules of Evans Diamorphine Hydrochloride BP 10 mg for injection. The contents of the ampoules are to be mixed with water for injection to create 10 mg powder in 1 ml liquid. Diamorphine hydrochloride is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly to relieve severe pain in the terminal stages of cancer and other fatal illnesses. The box is still sealed. Cardboard box 1960-1985
Bottle of Colliron, by Evans Medical Ltd., English Bottle of Colliron, by Evans Medical Ltd., English
1x1000x200mg container of Ferrous Sulphate tablets BP, by Evans Medical, expires 1988 1x1000x200mg container of Ferrous Sulphate tablets BP 1980-1986
1x500g container of zinc and castor oil ointment, by Evans Medical, 1960-1985 1x500g container of zinc and castor oil ointment 1960-1985
1x500 container of chlorpropamide 250mg tablets, by Evans Medical, expires 1987 1x500 container of chlorpropamide 250mg tablets 1980-1985
1x100 container of Glibenclamide tablets 5mg B.P., by Evans Medical, expires 1988 1x100 container of Glibenclamide tablets 5mg B.P. 1980-1986
1x500ml bottle of coal tar solution B.P., by Evans Medical, expires 1986 Bottle of coal tar solution B.P. 1980-1986
1x500ml bottle of solution of coal tar B.P., by Evans Medical, 1960-1985 500ml bottle of solution of coal tar B.P. 1960-1985
1x1000x5g bottle of Acetyl Salicylic Acid Tablets B.P. (Aspirin), by Evans, 1950-1980 Bottle of Acetyl Salicylic Acid Tablets 1950-1980
1x500 ml bottle of Hydrarg. Perchlor. Liq. B.P. 1953 (mercuric chloride), by Evans Medical, 1953-1980 Bottle of Hydrarg. Perchlor. Liq. B.P. 1953-1980
1x1 lb bottle of Spiritus Menthae Piperitae B.P. (peppermint spirit) B.P.), by Evans Medical, 1930-1960 Bottle of Spiritus Menthae Piperitae B.P. 1930-1960
1x250ml bottle of Aqueous Iodine Solution, by Evans Medical, 1950-1985 Bottle of Aqueous Iodine Solution 1950-1985
Plastic canister with plastic pop lid and paper label. Canister contains tablets of codeine phosphate, an analgeasic produced from the methylation of morphine. Canister containing tablets of codeine phosphate 1980-1986
Brown glass, rectangle based small bottle with plastic pop cap and paper label. To contain 100 tablets of codeine phosphate. Codeine is an analgesic manufactured from the methylation of morphine. It is much less toxic than morphine and even large do not produce the central depression characteristic of morphine. Doses larger than 60 mg rarely produce any greater analgesic effect than lower doses. Brown glass 1960-1985
Plastic container for 100 Lorazepam 1mg tablets, approximately 20 remaining. 52 mm x 25 mm diameter, 8 g. Manufactured by Evans, English, expires 1988. Plastic container for 100 Lorazepam 1mg tablets 1980-1986
1 x 25ml ampoule of dextrose injection B.P. (dextrose monohydrate), by Evans, 1960-1980 25 ml ampoule of dextrose injection B.P. 1960-1980
1x500 ml bottle of Nux Vomica tincture B.P., by Evans Medical Ltd., 1930-1960 Bottle of Nux Vomica tincture B.P. 1930-1960
1x2 litre bottle of liquid Paraffin Emulsion B.P., B.N.F., by Evans Medical, expires 1985 1x2 litre bottle of liquid Paraffin Emulsion B.P. 1975-1984
1 x 50 ml bottle of camphorated oil B.P. (camphor), by Evans Medical, 1973-1985 Camphorated oil B.P. (camphor), 50 ml bottle 1973-1985